Enhance bath-time learning with this homemade rainmaker. • Plastic milk container • Large sewing needle Punch holes in an empty plastic milk container. Using a large sewing needle, create an interesting pattern of holes around the bottom of the container. The more creative the arrangement is, the prettier your water streams will be. Fill the container with water. […]
Try these crafty ideas for those long holiday vacation days. Holiday vacation is the perfect time to share memories and to start new traditions like creating a year-end scrapbook. Plan some time to clear off the kitchen table, heat up some cocoa, and make something with your child that will capture the spirit of family, […]
These sewing cards are tailor-made for your toddler. • washable markers or jumbo crayons • paper plates • shoestring or yarn • scissors (adult) or large circle punchInvite your toddler to use the markers or crayons to decorate the paper plates. She may need you to provide gentle guidance in holding the marker and using it to make marks. Once […]
Learn letters the tactile way, with refrigerator magnets.  • Magnetic letters — it’s best if you have more than one set, and both upper- and lower-case letters 1. Play a matching-letter game: Invite your child to match capital letters to lower-case ones. With help from you, he can begin to see the relationship between the two […]
Celebrate the impending arrival of Spring with this Baby Chick Collage! With just a little prep before you begin, this project is sure to be fun for you and your little one! Â Â Yellow Construction Paper Orange Construction Paper Any color Construction Paper (to mount the chick on) School Glue (or other adhesive) Scissors […]
This hands-on paint alternative is perfect for younger children.  • 1 cup each flour, salt, and water • empty plastic squeeze bottles • watercolor paints • spoon and bowl for each color • cardboard squares or heavy paper With your child, mix flour, salt, and water in a bowl. Stir in paint until the mixture is the desired color. […]
Shape-ly Sculptures  Learn about numbers and letters with these tasty bread sculptures.  • 1 cup water • 1 tsp sugar • 1 Tbsp quick-acting yeast • 1 tsp salt • 2 cups flour • 1 Tbsp oil • measuring cup • wooden spoon • bowl • plastic knives and forks • wooden board • baking sheet • cookie cutters (optional) Preheat the oven to 400ºF.  With […]
 Scoop up some geometry, spatial reasoning, and creativity when you make this cool cone.  • construction paper • tissue paper • tape • glue • glitter • other collage or decorating materials Cut a sheet of paper into the shape of a triangle. Explain how the triangle can be rolled into the shape of a cone. Invite your child to […]
